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Nu-Tek BioSciences to Attend BPI East 2026 in Boston, Connecting Animal-Free Culture Media Nutrients with Pharma Customer Growth Strategies
Tour Nu-Tek's state-of-the-art, 100% animal-free manufacturing facilty. Soy Peptone Soy peptones are one of the many animal-free products in Nu-Tek's raw materials portfolio. Nu-Tek will meet with pharmaceutical leadership during BioProcess International East Sept. 22-25 in Boston to discuss 100% animal-origin-free peptones and protein hydrolysates, with a focus on product quality and supply security. MINNETONKA, Minn., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nu-Tek BioSciences, the market leader in 1
ATLANT 3D Launches NANOFABRICATOR® PRO: The World's First and Only Physical Platform for AI-Driven Materials Discovery
COPENHAGEN, Denmark , Aug. 17, 2026 -- ATLANT 3D today announced the launch of NANOFABRICATOR PRO, the world s first and only physical platform for AI-driven materials discovery. The platform connects AI-driven materials discovery with programmable atomic-scale fabrication, experimental validation, and device prototyping, accelerating the transition from design to manufacturable materials and devices. As AI transforms materials discovery, a key challenge remains validating AI-generated predictions. Traditional workflows separate materials design, fabrication, characterization, and manufacturing into disconnected processes, slowing innovation and limiting the transition from digital discoveries to real-world technologies.
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PRESSURES EASE IN JULY, BUT SHORTAGES PERSIST AHEAD OF RENEWED STRAIT OF HORMUZ DISRUPTION: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX
Demand for intermediate goods and raw materials stagnates in July as manufacturers reduced safety-stock building Supply shortages remained elevated, leaving production vulnerable to fresh geopolitical shocks Asia and North America continued to lead global manufacturing demand, while Europe continues to lag CLARK, N.J. , Aug. 12, 2026 -- GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs, based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses showed global supply chain pressures eased in July as manufacturers reduced precautionary stockpiling and transportation pressures moderated. However, supply shortages remained elevated and production backlogs continued to build, indicating supply chains had yet to fully recover before the renewed disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
Quantinuum and Oracle Partner to Accelerate Hybrid Quantum Compute Adoption on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Quantinuum s most advanced quantum computer, Helios, will be deployed in a US-based OCI AI data center to enable hybrid quantum-AI workloads as an OCI service. Quantinuum and Oracle aim to support enterprise, AI lab, academic, and research applications spanning drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, and large-scale optimization, including AI workloads. BROOMFIELD, Colo. and AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11, 2026 -- Quantinuum (NASDAQ: QNT), a leading quantum computing company, and Oracle today announced a multi-year strategic partnership to bring quantum computing to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Under the partnership, OCI customers will be able to directly access Quantinuum s Helios , the most accurate commercial quantum computer in the world, [1] through OCI s quantum service, alongside OCI s high-performance computing (HPC) and GPU infrastructure.
Elevated Materials Strengthens Commercial Leadership with Appointment of Jay Wang as Chief Revenue Officer
Jay Wang brings global commercial leadership across semiconductors, LEDs, and advanced battery markets as Elevated Materials expands customer adoption of its ultra-thin lithium films. SANTA CLARA, Calif. , July 30, 2026 -- Elevated Materials, a leading manufacturer of ultra-thin lithium films for next-generation batteries, today announced the appointment of Jay Wang as Chief Revenue Officer. Jay brings more than two decades of global sales, business development, and general management experience across battery, semiconductors, LEDs, and advanced technology markets. He has led commercial organizations across Asia and the United States, building high-performing teams, expanding customer relationships, and driving revenue growth across automotive, consumer electronics, AI, networking, IoT, and industrial markets.
IBM and Qedma Demonstrate Quantum Advantage, Modeling Physics Beyond Classical Capabilities Through Trusted Quantum Computation
Qedma s quantum error reduction software, running on IBM quantum computers and tested against RIKEN and BlueQubit s supercomputing resources, has accurately resolved the dynamics of quantum materials unseen in classical simulation. YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. and TEL AVIV, Israel , July 30, 2026 -- Qedma Quantum Computing , a pioneer in quantum error reduction software and IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced a breakthrough study demonstrating how trusted, error-mitigated quantum computation is possible, and can be used to explore the physics of materials beyond the capabilities of state-of-the-art classical simulations, including those run on one of the world s most powerful supercomputers. By combining Qedma s advanced error mitigation software, QESEM, with IBM quantum computers, researchers observed complex and long-lived quantum dynamics in systems of up to 74 qubits. This enabled them to reach a paradigm where multiple state-of-the-art classical approaches failed to provide consistent, reliable answers.
Kymera International Appoints Willson Ropp as Chief Executive Officer
Experienced specialty materials executive brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across global manufacturing, operational excellence, business integration, and long-term value creation RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. , July 29, 2026 -- Kymera International, a leading global developer and manufacturer of advanced specialty materials and high-performance surface coatings, has announced the appointment of Willson Ropp as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 15, 2026.
Sorona® and WGSN Announce Top Bio-Based Material Trends of 2027
Bio-based materials emerge as a leading trend shaping the future of fashion across athleisure and luxury ready-to-wear apparel NEWARK, Del. , July 29, 2026 -- Sorona , the partially bio-based polymer from Covation Biomaterials ( CovationBio ), and global trend forecasting authority WGSN today release the material trends shaping the textile industry through 2027 and beyond following a comprehensive examination of bio-based functional fiber applications and global data.
GracoRoberts Announces Strategic Investment from Tinicum
Partnership Will Accelerate GracoRoberts Growth as a Trusted Supplier of Mission-Critical Materials to the Global Aerospace and Defense Industry ARLINGTON, Texas , July 23, 2026 -- GracoRoberts ( GracoRoberts or the Company ), a leading value-added distributor of specialty chemicals and advanced composite materials to the aerospace and defense industry, today announced a strategic investment from Tinicum, L.P. and affiliated funds managed by Tinicum Incorporated ( Tinicum ). GracoRoberts management team is retaining a significant interest in the Company and will continue to lead the business.
Novo Tellus Partners with RCF and NRFC to Complete Buyout of Russell Mineral Equipment
SINGAPORE , July 22, 2026 -- Novo Tellus, a specialised investment firm focused exclusively on industrial and technology companies, is pleased to announce the closing of a significant investment in Russell Mineral Equipment (RME), the global leader in mill relining systems and aftermarket services for the mining and mineral processing industries. The investment is Novo Tellus first in an Australian company. Headquartered in Toowoomba, Queensland, RME invented the modern mill relining machine and has spent four decades building the technology, installed base, and global service network that make it the partner of choice for one of mining s highest-stakes maintenance tasks. RME s systems enable critical mineral producers worldwide to reline their grinding mills in less time and at lower risk, returning vital assets to production sooner. As demand accelerates for the materials underpinning electrification, data centres, and the infrastructure of the AI revolution, RME s technologies sit at the heart of safe, efficient, and reliable metals production.
CLO zFab Kit Now Available Globally: AI-Powered Fabric Digitization, No CLO License Required
Standalone solution available via CLO-SET brings fast and accurate cutting-edge fabric digitization technology to brands, vendors, fabric mills and supply chain partners worldwide NEW YORK , July 21, 2026 -- CLO Virtual Fashion today announced the availability of the CLO zFab Kit, a revolutionary AI-powered fabric digitization solution, now available for order and shipping to customers worldwide. The biggest news for the industry: the CLO zFab Kit can operate as a standalone solution without needing access to the CLO software to operate. Brands, vendors, fabric mills, fabric agents, and supply chain partners can digitize fabrics with full accuracy and produce ready-to-use digital materials via the web using CLOFAB via CLO-SET; a CLO software license is not needed.
A Leading Global AI Hyperscaler Selects ATLANT 3D's NANOFABRICATOR® Platform for Setting AI-Driven Materials Discovery Lab
COPENHAGEN, Denmark , July 16, 2026 -- ATLANT 3D today announced that it has secured an order from a leading global AI hyperscaler for its NANOFABRICATOR LITE platform. The system will support the customer s AI-driven materials discovery lab, enabling rapid experimental fabrication and validation of AI-generated materials as well as creating experimental data for a recursive innovation process. The order reflects the growing industry demand for integrated workflows that connect computational materials design with experimental validation.
BUSINESSES CONTINUE BUILDING BUFFER STOCKS IN ANTICIPATION OF FURTHER DISRUPTION AS SUPPLY SHORTAGES PERSIST: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX
Manufacturers reports of supply shortages among their highest since late 2022, signaling supply-chain bottlenecks will continue into at least the third quarter Businesses continued building buffer inventories, driving another month of strong demand for raw materials, commodities and intermediate goods Demand stayed strong in North America and Asia, but European manufacturers retrenched in June CLARK, N.J. , July 13, 2026 -- GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index a leading indicator of supply-chain conditions based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses showed global supply chain pressures remained elevated in June despite falling oil prices and lower transportation costs, reflecting uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire.
Oak Ridge National Lab, Cleveland Clinic, and IBM Achieve First-Known Computations of Fusion Materials on a Quantum Computer
Initial results lay the groundwork for key objective of the United States Genesis Mission Quantum-centric supercomputing algorithm takes aim at tritium extraction a bottleneck to abundant energy and a long-standing challenge for classical computers working alone YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. , July 6, 2026 -- A team of scientists from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Cleveland Clinic, and IBM (NYSE: IBM ), have calculated nine molecular configurations of a promising material to produce fuel for fusion energy the first-known instance of such computations on quantum computers.
Solidion Technology (Nasdaq: STI) Adopts SpaceX-Focused Treasury Strategy for Corporate Cash Reserves
Company intends to opportunistically acquire SpaceX shares as a long-term strategic treasury holding, reflecting alignment with the next era of aerospace, energy, and transportation infrastructure DALLAS , June 29, 2026 -- Solidion Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: STI), an advanced battery materials and technology company, today announced that it intends to opportunistically acquire a position in SpaceX to be held as a strategic treasury asset on the Company s balance sheet. The initial allocation would represent a modest portion of Solidion s sizable current cash on hand, consistent with the Company s disciplined approach to treasury management and its focus on preserving capital for core operations.
OCI N.V. statement regarding Oceanwood Capital
AMSTERDAM , June 26, 2026 -- OCI Global N.V. ( OCI or the Company ) (Euronext: OCI) confirms that it has received the attached letters from Oceanwood Capital Management LLP ( Oceanwood ), a shareholder in the Company, which are published at Oceanwood s request with its consent. The views, statements and opinions expressed in these letters are those of Oceanwood alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of OCI N.V., its Board of Directors or management. OCI N.V. has not independently verified the contents of these materials and does not accept any responsibility or liability for their accuracy or completeness.
Advanced Manufacturing Chain Section at CISCE Highlights Low-Altitude Economy, Aviation Value Chain and New Materials Innovations
BEIJING , June 26, 2026 -- With the theme of Making Production More Efficient, the Advanced Manufacturing Chain Section at the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) presents the manufacturing value chain, from R&D and design to advanced materials, critical components, intelligent manufacturing and high-end equipment. The exhibition underscores the role of advanced manufacturing in driving technology adoption and supporting international collaboration.
SI Group and Shengxiao Group Establish Joint Venture to Accelerate Biphenol Capacity Expansion in China
Shengnova Advanced Materials enhances in-region Biphenol supply to meet rising demand across Asia Pacific SHANGHAI , June 25, 2026 -- SI Group, a leading global developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, and chemical intermediates, and Shengxiao Group, a global leader in liquid crystal polymer (LCP) monomers and specialty chemicals, announced today the formation of a joint venture to accelerate additional capacity of Biphenol in China. Based in Sichuan, China, Shengnova Advanced Materials combines Shengxiao Group s established Biphenol manufacturing asset and regional market access with SI Group s proprietary technology and global Biphenol expertise. By bringing these capabilities together, the joint venture is designed to increase local supply of this unique molecule.
Colt DCS Reports 27% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Delivered 27% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 1, 2 (market based) and 3 compared to 2019 base year Achieved 100% renewable electricity in Scope 2 and 90% renewable share of total energy consumption (Scopes 1, 2 and 3). Advanced Global Reference Design (GRD), embedding lower-carbon materials, energy-efficient systems, and near-zero wastewater cooling into new architectural developments. LONDON , June 25, 2026 -- Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS), a global provider of AI-ready, hyperscale and large enterprise data centre solutions, today announced the publication of its fourth annual Sustainability Report.
ATLANT 3D, A*STAR IMRE and NAMIC Sign MoU to Advance AI-Driven Materials Discovery in Singapore
COPENHAGEN, Denmark and SINGAPORE , June 24, 2026 -- ATLANT 3D, the A STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A STAR IMRE), and the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC), a national platform hosted by A STAR, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the establishment of an Advanced Materials Development Hub ( A-HUB ) in Singapore. The partnership aims to combine ATLANT 3D s proprietary Direct Atomic Layer Processing (DALP ) technology with A STAR IMRE s materials engineering expertise and NAMIC s additive manufacturing and ecosystem development capabilities. The parties will explore applications in AI-driven materials discovery for advanced packaging, silicon photonics, and semiconductor manufacturing.
GIGABYTE Celebrates 40 Years of Milestone at COMPUTEX 2026 with Award-Winning AI, Gaming, and Design Showcases
TAIPEI , June 12, 2026 -- GIGABYTE, the world s leading computer brand, concluded COMPUTEX 2026 with multiple products recognized by international media and industry organizations. Presented under the 40th Anniversary theme ENTER INFINITY, the showcase highlighted advancements across AI, gaming, product design, and user experiences, earning numerous Best of COMPUTEX awards, Editor s Choice recognitions, and industry honors. Leading the showcase was the X870E AORUS INFINITY NEXT motherboard, which earned widespread recognition from international media for its combination of space-inspired engineering, advanced thermal technologies, and distinctive aesthetics. Featuring rocket-thruster-grade thermal materials, 3D metal-printing technologies, an AI Gyroid Structure that increases cooling surface area by up to 44%, and a 64-phase power design capable of delivering up to 5,120 amps, the motherboard was praised by Tom s Hardware as being packed with never-before-used space-grade thermal engineering and a never-before-seen aesthetic. The launch also introduced the broader INFINITY Series, spanning motherboards, graphics cards, gaming peripherals, and chassis, extending the ENTER INFINITY vision across the entire PC build ecosystem.
TACC Limited and NUS I-FIM Sign MOU to Advance Next-Generation Materials
NEW DELHI , June 2, 2026 -- TACC Limited, an LNJ Bhilwara Group company and wholly owned subsidiary of HEG Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (I-FIM) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) to collaborate in the fields of advanced materials science, nanotechnology, and related disciplines.
Creality Marks 12 Years with KliTek™ and AI-Powered Ecosystem Expansion
SHENZHEN, China , May 29, 2026 -- For 12 years, Creality, a global leader in consumer 3D printing, has advanced accessible 3D printing technologies, enabling global users to turn ideas into tangible creations. What began as a desktop 3D printer manufacturer has evolved into a global consumer 3D creation ecosystem spanning printers, scanners, laser devices, materials, software platforms, and creator communities across approximately 140 countries and regions. As the Company celebrates its 12th anniversary under the theme The Twelve Years of Creality: AI Ecosystem, it enters a new phase of growth driven by ecosystem expansion, AI integration, and continued investment in next-generation digital manufacturing technologies. The anniversary also follows Creality s recent listing in Hong Kong, marking a new stage in the company s global expansion.
Aramco and Pasqal launch Saudi Arabia's first Quantum Computer and Middle East's first commercial Quantum Computing as a Service platform
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia , May 18, 2026 -- Aramco, one of the world s leading energy and chemicals companies, in partnership with Pasqal, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, today officially inaugurated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia s first quantum computer. Aramco and Pasqal also unveiled the first commercial Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) platform in the Middle East, opening a new chapter in building regional expertise and accelerating the development of quantum applications across the energy, materials and industrial sectors.
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN STRAIN HITS HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE 2022 CRISIS AS FIRMS STOCKPILE AGAINST INFLATION AND SHORTAGES: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX
Reports of safety stockpiling their highest since the post-pandemic supply crunch, as firms seek to secure goods and raw materials ahead of further price rises Global item shortages at a three-and-a-half-year peak and transportation costs hit a record high Asia reports the sharpest spike in supply chain disruption, with bottlenecks also worsening across Europe and North America CLARK, N.J. , May 13, 2026 -- GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index , based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses, shows that global supply chain pressures surged in April to their highest level since the pandemic-era disruptions of late 2022, as the war in the Middle East fueled inflation fears, shortages and aggressive stockpiling by manufacturers worldwide. The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index jumped to 1.64 in April, from 0.57 in March, its highest reading since October 2022.
Quantinuum and BMW Group Expand Landmark Quantum Computing Collaboration with New Multi-Year Partnership
The companies plan to continue their co-creation partnership to advance future mobility BMW to access the latest generations of Quantinuum systems throughout the partnership Advanced materials science research supports a range of next-generation technologies BROOMFIELD, Colo. , May 5, 2026 -- Quantinuum and BMW Group have formally expanded their ongoing collaboration into a multi-year partnership with a mission to unlock future mobility by applying quantum computing toward advanced materials science.
ATLANT 3D and NUS Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials Signed MOU to Build a Shared AI-Driven Materials Discovery Foundry in Singapore
Collaboration aims to deploy ATLANT 3D s DALP atomic-scale technology within NUS I-FIM s robotic materials hub to support the National Research Foundation, Singapore s AI for Science Programme COPENHAGEN, Denmark and SINGAPORE , April 16, 2026 -- ATLANT 3D and the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (I-FIM) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the establishment of a shared, AI-driven materials discovery foundry intended to operate within the robotic laboratory at CREATE (Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise).
RIKEN Scales Quantum-Supercomputing in Japan with Quantinuum System Upgrade
Quantinuum s H2 quantum computer to expand the scope and accuracy of pharmaceutical and materials science research using the Reimei-Fugaku hybrid compute platform TOKYO , April 15, 2026 -- Quantinuum, a leading quantum computing company, today announced that RIKEN, Japan s premier national research institute, has procured its System Model H2 quantum computer to scale the capability of Reimei-Fugaku, a hybrid quantum-supercomputer platform in Japan. The Reimei-Fugaku platform represents the frontier of computing technology. Launched in the spring of 2025, it combines Quantinuum s Reimei quantum system with RIKEN s Fugaku, one of the world s fastest supercomputers more formally known as a high-performance computing (HPC) system.
Kiwa PVEL Releases Major Update to PV Module Product Qualification Program to Better Address Module Breakage
NAPA, Calif. , April 15, 2026 -- Kiwa PVEL, the independent lab for quality and reliability testing of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, today announced a significant update to its photovoltaic (PV) module Product Qualification Program (PQP). The revisions directly address some of the fastest growing concerns for the global solar industry, including the rise of field failures related to spontaneous glass breakage, frame structural failures, and increasingly severe hail events. Across the industry, we continue to see increasing instances of spontaneous glass breakage in the field, said Tristan Erion-Lorico, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Kiwa PVEL. As manufacturers have pushed toward larger modules and thinner materials, these sudden breakage events have made it clear that more rigorous and statistically meaningful testing is needed. Our updated PQP now uses higher sample sizes and test to failure methodologies to better assess module durability.
Breaking the Bottleneck in Medical Imaging Core Components: VITAL MedTech Unveils Its Vertical Integration Solution from Materials to Medical Systems at CMEF 2026
SHANGHAI , April 13, 2026 -- At CMEF 2026, VITAL MedTech, the healthcare unit of VITAL MATERIALS, unveiled a full range of innovations based on its semiconductor core technologies. It demonstrated its full vertical integration across core materials, chips, and medical systems. Technology Breakthrough: Mastering Core Components Development Technology Global medical imaging technology is transitioning from digitalization to precision. Experts point out that the future of medical imaging lies in the ability to capture weak vital signals a capability directly determined by the physical properties of front-end detectors.
Xinhua Silk Road: Global South financiers visit E. China's Ningbo to explore industrial and cultural innovation
BEIJING , April 3, 2026 -- A delegation of government officials, financial executives and business leaders attending the 2026 Global South Financiers Forum recently visited Ningbo, east China s Zhejiang Province, touring the city s advanced technology facilities and intangible cultural heritage sites. The group s first stop was the National Graphene Innovation Center, a key research hub for China s strategic new materials sector. Staff members there introduced the latest applications of graphene technology across energy efficiency, healthcare and industrial equipment.
Arclin Completes Acquisition of the DuPont™ Aramids Business, Including Iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® Brands
ALPHARETTA, Ga. , April 1, 2026 -- Arclin, a global materials science company, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of DuPont s Aramids business, including the renowned Kevlar and Nomex brands, for approximately 1.8 billion. The transaction marks a transformational milestone for Arclin, significantly expanding its scale, capabilities, and presence across life-critical industries. Arclin is a portfolio company of an affiliate of TJC, L.P. Kevlar and Nomex are the gold standard in their respective industries, and we are very excited to incorporate the Aramids platform into Arclin s broader material science portfolio. This acquisition strategically strengthens Arclin s operational and geographic footprint, said Mark Glaspey, Arclin s President. With established manufacturing operations in Europe and Asia and 1,800 new team members around the world, we are focused on operational continuity from day one while investing in manufacturing capabilities and innovation to support long-term growth.
IBM Quantum Computer Accurately Simulates Real Magnetic Materials, Reproducing National Laboratory Data
Team from U.S. Department of Energy-funded Quantum Science Center demonstrates quantum computers can perform material simulation that many previously believed to be beyond current quantum capabilities. High simulation accuracy is enabled by quantum-centric supercomputing workflows and reductions in hardware error rates. Results point toward quantum-centric supercomputing as a new scientific instrument for materials discovery, with long-term implications for superconductors, medical imaging, energy, and drug development.
CAS Announces 2026 CAS Future Leaders
Global program equips outstanding early-career scientists with leadership skills to shape the future of science COLUMBUS, Ohio , March 19, 2026 -- CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) specializing in scientific knowledge management, is pleased to announce the 2026 CAS Future Leaders . Chosen from a competitive global applicant pool, the new cohort of early career scientists conducts research across areas such as cheminformatics, synthetic biology, and materials science.
ASIAN MANUFACTURING TAKES OFF IN FEBRUARY WHILE NORTH AMERICA CONTRACTS: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX
Supply chains into Asia are the busiest since October 2022 due to sharp rises in manufacturing activity in China, Japan, India, South Korea and Taiwan North American factory input demand softens, reflecting a cooling of U.S. manufacturing growth Europe s industrial recovery gains momentum, driven by Germany, but supply bottlenecks reported CLARK, N.J. , March 11, 2026 -- GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs, based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses showed that worldwide purchases of raw materials, commodities and critical components rose at the fastest pace in almost four years. Underlying data suggest the upturn was broad-based across sectors, with procurement activity rising in both capital-intensive and consumer-facing industries, pointing to a cyclical upswing prior to the war in the Middle East.
Waters Flagship ARES‑G3 Rheometer Sets New Benchmark for Data Quality at Breakthrough Speed
News Summary : Reduces standard testing times by 80%. 1 Delivers an industry-leading 25,000 data points per second, detecting transient material behaviors previously invisible to measurement. 2 Operates with fewer calibrations and superior atmosphere and temperature control. 3 SAN ANTONIO, Texas and MILFORD, Mass. , March 9, 2026 -- Pittcon 2026 Conference + Exposition -- Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today launched the ARES-G3 Rheometer , part of the TA Instruments product line. This next-generation rheometer delivers industry-leading speed paired with best-in-class data to accelerate materials research and product development. Capturing up to 25,000 data points per second (10x more than its predecessor) and cutting standard test times by up to 80% through fully integrated Fast Frequency Chirps, the ARES-G3 Rheometer addresses pressing industry limitations. As scientists and materials innovators pursue a deeper understanding of complex material behavior, this product unlocks new capabilities and outcomes across polymer and composites development, liquid and semi-liquid coatings, and fundamental research.
LBB Specialties Expands Industrial Specialties Portfolio with Kemitura
NORWALK, Conn. , Feb. 24, 2026 -- LBB Specialties (LBBS), a North American distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients , today announced a new authorized distribution partnership with Kemitura to offer Kemitura s fumed silica products to customers across the United States and Canada. Through this partnership, LBB Specialties will distribute KemituraSil fumed silica into the C.A.S.E. (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) markets, further strengthening its Industrial Specialties portfolio. The collaboration expands LBB Specialties ability to support customers with high-performance materials and application-driven technical solutions.
Waters Introduces Next-Generation Microflow LC Columns with MaxPeak Premier Technology, Delivering Higher Sensitivity with Lower Sample and Solvent Usage
Headlines: Delivers up to 2 higher sensitivity than stainless steel microflow columns, lowering detection and quantitation limits across high-throughput bioseparations, DMPK, and omics applications. 1 Uses up to 75% less sample than 2.1 mm I.D. columns, conserving precious materials such as cell and gene therapy and personalized medicine candidates while delivering deeper insights. 2 Reduces solvent consumption by up to 4 versus 2.1 mm I.D. columns, helping laboratories meet sustainability goals, lower operating costs, and accelerate time to results without compromising performance. 2
Praana Group Advances Strategic Expansion with Appointment of Darpan Parikh
Praana Group Appoints Darpan Parikh as Board Member of Praana Group and CEO of Galata Chemicals Amid Strategic Global Expansion MUMBAI, India and JERSEY CITY, N.J. , Feb. 17, 2026 -- Praana Group , a diversified conglomerate with businesses spanning specialty chemicals and fiberglass, and Galata Chemicals, a global leader in specialty additives and performance chemicals, have announced the appointment of Darpan Parikh as the Member of their Board and Chief Executive Officer of Galata Chemicals. This appointment marks an important milestone in the Group s continued evolution as a globally integrated specialty chemicals and advanced materials platform.
GLOBAL MANUFACTURING DEMAND REBOUNDS IN JANUARY TO ITS STRONGEST SINCE MAY 2022: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX
Manufacturers in Asia raise purchasing volumes in response to order book pick up factories in China, Japan, Korea and India bought materials more aggressively in January North America s supply chains at their busiest since May 2024 as US industrial economy shows resilience Europe remains the laggard, with firms reluctant to restock, although there are tentative signs of recovering demand CLARK, N.J. , Feb. 11, 2026 -- GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs, based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses showed a marked bounce back in procurement activity in January.